‘Pandal Will Collapse’: Warning Captured on Video May Have Triggered Kolkata Stampede that Killed 19
14 Articles
14 Articles
The Economic Times
Times of India‘Pandal will collapse’: Warning captured on video may have triggered Kolkata stampede that killed 19
A microphone announcement warning that the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata could collapse may have triggered panic, contributing to a stampede that killed 19 people and injured 25 on Saturday. Police are examining a video of the warning while investigating alleged crowd-management lapses, confusing announcements and the sudden rush for shelter from rain.
A stampede-like situation arose due to the swell of crowds during Durga Puja celebrations at a pandal in Kolkata. At least 17 people died in the incident. Police said that when it started raining, the crowd waiting outside the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal suddenly surged forward, causing some people to fall on the road, leading to a stampede-like situation. West Bengal Health Minister Saradwat Mukherjee and senior officials rushed to the hospital…
Kolkata: Police say the reason for the accident during Durga Puja in Kolkata was a warning over a microphone that the pandal might collapse. During the Saptami celebrations, many people rushed to the pandal to escape the rain and the crowd on the narrow streets caused the accident.
A stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata killed 19 people and injured 25. Seven people, including puja committee officials, have been arrested; an investigation is underway into the incorrect announcements and security arrangements.
‘Pandal will collapse, please leave’: Announcement on microphone might have triggered stampede, investigations on
Some eyewitnesses said that heavy rains led people outside to rush into the pandal, to seek shelter. Those who were inside refused to leave. This led to considerable pushing amongst the crowd. The crowd reportedly entered the pandal from both the entry and exit gates and within seconds, people slipped and fell on each other, leading to the stampede.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
